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1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice
1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice
1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice
1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice
1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice

1 Day Samurai Life Tour Oyaki Samurai and Katana Practice

By Machinovate Japan Ltd.
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Overview

Experience a day in the life of a samurai, as this tour explores Nagano’s unique samurai past in historic town of Matsushiro, including visits to some of Japan’s best-preserved samurai residences and hands-on experiences cooking local speciality “oyaki” and katana practice at an Edo Period military school. All led by a locally-based guide, this engaging tour is available throughout the year and offers real insight through first-hand experience of Nagano’s samurai heritage

Activity location

  • OYAKI FARM BY IROHADO
    • 7-1 Shinonoikinebuchi
    • 388-8019, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal / Happo Information Center
    • Hokujō
    • 399-9301, Hakuba, Nagano, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Fri, 3 May
Please choose a different date

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport costs to all listed destinations / activities and English-speaking guide on both days
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided “oyaki” making experience
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry to former Sanada Residence, former Higuchi Residence and Bunbu Gakko inc samurai experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport fees inc. Shinkansen / ‘Bullet Train’ to / from Nagano Station
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny additional “oyaki” (JPY100 ~ 200)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional food, snacks & drinks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

OYAKI FARM BY IROHADO
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Begin crafting your simple "oyaki" lunch, with experts guiding you every step of the way including an explanation of oyaki's cultural importance and Nagano and a tour of the facility. Enjoy the fruits of your labour by enjoying your "oyaki" for lunch on the roof of the facility surrounded by the crisp Nagano air and mountain scenery. More "oyaki" are available separately a the counter for individual purchase for your enjoyment.
Matsushiro Literary and Military School
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive in Matsushiro and enjoy approximately 4 hours exploring the historic samurai enclave including visits to the former Sanada Residence, the former Higuchi Residence and Bunbu Gakko Military Arts School inc. samurai experience. Following your time in Matsushiro, your guide will accompany you back to Nagano Station on the 16:30 bus before walking to the temple and your accommodation.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOYAKI FARM BY IROHADO
    • 7-1 Shinonoikinebuchi
    • 388-8019, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHakuba Happo Bus Terminal / Happo Information Center
    • Hokujō
    • 399-9301, Hakuba, Nagano, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHakuba Tokyu Hotel
    • 4688 Hokujō
    • 399-9301, Hakuba, Nagano, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLENagano Station
    • Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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